ANDREW Johns has seen more of Latrell Mitchell than most, and the Eighth Immortal had no hesitation in comparing the young Chook to Greg Inglis after a stunning senior debut.

After impressing at the Nines a fortnight ago, 18-year-old Mitchell was again in the thick of it in his first 13-man game at senior level, starring in the Roosters 38-12 World Club Series thumping of St Helens.

One run in particular during the first half saw Mitchell shrug off half a dozen defenders, as well as his own strides in the space of 20 metres, with his momentum paving the way for Kane Evans’ opening try from the next play.

Watch Latrell Mitchell’s blockbusting run against St Helens in the video player above.

Johns, who has joined the Roosters coaching staff as a halves consultant over the off-season, was effusive in praising the boom outside back and comparing him to current South superstar Inglis.

“This guy reminds me of Inglis,” the champion halfback said in commentary.

“Everything he does. Look at the way he holds the ball in one hand, the big right hand fend.

“Same build, runs the same. Potentially this guy, who knows where he’ll get in the game.”

Mitchell is tipped to eventually claim the Roosters No. 1 jumper that is currently being worn by Blake Ferguson, following the same positional trajectory as Inglis.

But while that transition is expected to be a slow one as he finds his feet at first grade level, Johns predicted Mitchell could claim the custodian role at some point during his rookie year if his early showings are anything to go by.

“He’s playing on the wing here, he’ll play a bit in the centres but once he goes to fullback ... whether they can hold him off playing fullback this year, (with his) potential it’s astronomical how good he can be.”